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The Palace Project ***NEW***

The Palace Project ***NEW***

Access thousands of ebooks and audiobooks in the easy-to-use Palace app. This app provides access to:

  • Thousands of new eBooks and eAudiobooks in a shared collection curated by 45 participating libraries

  • The library’s Libby collection

  • The eRead Kids collection

  • A new statewide Biblioboard collection, which includes perpetual, simultaneous-use licenses and consists of 3,104 multilingual children’s titles

  • The Palace Bookshelf, a collection of over 19,000 "always available" open-access eBooks including classics, children's books, textbooks, and foreign language materials, all free to download and keep

  • GALILEO-provided eBooks (not yet available, but will be added later this year

    To get started:

    1. Download The Palace Project app on Apple or Android.

    2. Open the Palace app, tap “Find Your Library,” and search for Oconee Regional Library System.

    3. Browse or search the collection.

    4. Get a book and enjoy!

Overdrive's Libby

Overdrive's Libby

Download thousands of eAudiobooks or eBooks directly to your home computer, smartphone or tablet. To check out books, you will need your PINES library card number.

How to get started:

1. Download the Libby app from your app store, or visit gadd.overdrive.com.
2. Select “Log In” on the website. “Yes” on the app.
3. When searching for the library, search by name for the “Oconee Regional Library System.”
4. Select “Georgia Download Destination.”
5. Enter a valid library card number.

  • If your card is expired, please call us at 478-272-5710 (Option 1) Monday - Friday, 9am-5pm to renew.

6. Congratulations! You now have access to thousands of eBooks and Audio Books through the Libby app by Overdrive.

With Libby you can also check out and read books on Kindle devices!